Health / Vitamins Glossary

Kilogram (Kg): Unit of measurement of mass. 1 kilogram is equivalent to 2.2 pounds.

Kilojoule (Kj): A measurement of the energy in food. 1 calorie is equal to 4.2 kilojoules.

L-Asccancer Forming Agent: Also known as Orbic Acid. Unstable compound chemically known as L-xyloascorbic acid or short, AsA, major soluble antioxidant contained by plants and very important nutrient for humans, works . . . View Full Definition

Legumes: Dried beans and peas.

Leukotrienes: Compounds produced by leucocytes that produce allergic and inflammatory reactions.

Linolenic Acid: An essential fatty acid.

Lipoprotein: A type of protein molecule that contains a lipid.

Lipoprotein (A): A lipoprotein considered to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Liter: A unit of measurement of liquid.

Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL): A blood protein that delivers fats to body tissue.

Lycopene: A carotenoid pigment.

Lymph: A fluid produced in organs and tissues that circulates through the lymphatic vessels and eventually joins blood circulation.

Lysine: An amino acid.

Magnesium Oxide Crystals: Chemical compound with crystalline structure used in abrasive treatments of the skin for dead skin cells removal and wrinkle removal and rejuvenation, unlike aluminum oxide crystals, magnesi . . . View Full Definition

Megadose: Supplements that provide more than 100% of the daily value of the body's required vitamins and minerals.

Methionine: An amino acid.

Micronutrients: The name given to vitamins and minerals because your body needs them in small amounts. Micronutrients are vital to your body's ability to process the 'macronutrients:' fats, proteins, and ca . . . View Full Definition

Milligram: One thousandth of a gram.

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